Cherry MX Speed Silver switch
The Cherry MX Speed Silver is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 3.40mm. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX Speed Silver switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Speed Silver switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.41 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.30 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.30 USD | buy |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Cherry MX Speed Silver force curve
Cherry MX Speed Silver data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Speed Silver |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Cherry MX Speed Silver alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Speed Silver, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | Cherry MX Black linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron KS-9 Red linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | TTC Speed Silver V2 linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/0gF, 1.1/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 1.7/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/65gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 linear, 3-pin, PC/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 1.2/2.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | KTT Cream Yellow Pro linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Red linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Kailh Choc (V1) Black linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.20mm. Bottom-out being about 3.40mm. — similar to the Cherry MX Speed Silver.